Faith, Hope, and Love: What Colossians 1 Teaches Us
Paul saw faith, hope, and love as markers of a gospel-transformed church. Here’s what Colossians 1 teaches us about all three.
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Bible | Church | Discipleship | New Testament
Is Church Growth Centred On Evangelism, Discipleship, or Something Else?
Paul’s mission in Colossians 1:28 wasn’t just evangelism or discipleship. It was presenting everyone complete in Christ.
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Why Excuses About Serving Fall Short
Your excuses about serving don’t hold up when you measure them against what Abraham and Rahab actually gave up.
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3 Principles To Help You Grow Through Conflict
Conflict is unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to defeat you. Here are three biblical principles to help you grow through conflict.
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Bible | Books | Discipleship | New Testament
Embracing Tests of Faith Over Approval of Others
The desire for approval is real, and James 1 calls it what it is. Here’s how embracing tests of faith leads to maturity.
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How Downsizing Your Latte Could Become a Fragrant Offering To the Lord
Your daily latte could fund the Gospel. Here’s what Philippians 4 says about giving to missionaries as a fragrant offering to God.
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Praying for People from Your Past
Paul’s prayer in Philippians 1 shows us how to pray for people from our past, and why it matters.
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Servant Leadership and Power in John 13
Servant leadership and power seem like opposites. But John 13 shows us that Jesus had full authority and chose to wash feet.
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Demonic Oppression in the Church
Demonic oppression in the church is more subtle than you think. Paul warned Timothy. Here’s what it looks like and what to do.
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Be Confident God Is Working In You
God is completing a good work in you. Trust His process, even in struggle, failure, and growth.
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How To Remain Faithful When You’re Suffering
Job shows us how faith survives sudden loss, and James teaches us how endurance grows as we walk through suffering with God.
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How To Slow Down Enough To Listen Well
As an extrovert, I have to really try to “be quick to listen, slow to speak”. (James 1:19-21) Perhaps you’re an extrovert as well, and can relate? We spend so much time giving our opinions or telling some story that we think people need to hear. We often miss so many important pieces of information from the people we’re interacting with. The struggle is real!
